After his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, Anthony Joshua has broken his silence and sent a defiant message to his supporters.
Despite the defeat, the former two-time heavyweight champion remains resolute in his determination to reclaim the world title.
In a video statement posted on his X page on Monday, Joshua expressed gratitude to his fans, saying, “We came up short, but look, we have to focus on all the positives. That’s the mindset, and that’s the perspective we need to adopt—a positive one.
“Look at what we’ve achieved in the space of 11 years; it’s phenomenal, and I want to thank every single one of you who has been riding with me. What a rollercoaster journey, but you know what? The problem is that it’s far from over yet.”
In reflecting on his career, Anthony Joshua acknowledged the hurdles he has experienced, saying, “You know what? We’ve done it once, twice. Doing it for the third time hasn’t been simple, but I believe I can do it.”
However, he remains undaunted, saying, “It’s about making the right steps forward, working hard, and improving, and it has to come from within more than anything; it can’t come from any external voices or influences; it’s got to come from here.”
Despite the defeat, Joshua’s indomitable spirit comes through as he says, “It’s just been a day, but when I sit back and reflect, I know I’ve got a lot of this man. I know I have a lot of this, so here’s a video to thank you for your support.
“Thanks for being on this rollercoaster journey with me. Keep your seatbelts tight because deep down, I know we’ve got a lot more to bring—a lot more to bring to the game, and long may it continue. British boxing, I appreciate you; we rise together. Let’s go.”
This is Joshua’s second career knockout loss, casting doubt on his chances of recovering the world title for the third time.
However, the former champion has promised to demonstrate his resilience and resolve.
